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Power players in GOP primary
A rarefied group of millionaires and billionaires is acting as kingmakers in the GOP contest, often helping to decide, with a simple transfer of money, which candidate might survive another day.
(By Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam)
Obama to propose lowering corporate tax rate to 28 percent
President also will seek to increase revenues by eliminating numerous deductions and loopholes that save companies billions of dollars.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb)
Supreme Court to weigh on race-based admissions
A white student says the University of Texas's race-conscious admission policy cost her a spot in the freshman class.
(By Robert Barnes)
On housing, the Fed crossed a line, critics say
A report on housing policy and comments from central bank officials have led some to accuse the Fed of overstepping.
(By Zachary A. Goldfarb)
Afghan protests over Koran burning spread
Dozens are injured and at least one is killed when protesters take to main thoroughfares, throwing stones, burning tires and attempting to storm a fortified compound where U.S. contractors live
(By Kevin Sieff and Sayed Salahuddin)
NATION
U.N. nuclear officials concede failure in Iran
U.N. inspectors head home after Iran refuses to shed light on its nuclear past.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
U.S. talks of 'additional measures' in Syria
The Obama administration has previously resisted appeals to provide weapons to anti-Assad groups.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Clinton to talk with Pakistani counterpart
The meeting, to be held on the sidelines of an international conference in London, is a sign that tensions in U.S.-Pakistan relations may be easing.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Black leadership is dead. Long live black leadership.
It may look as though Black America has fallen into a terrible leadership rut today, but only if we continue to perpetuate a faulty image—that of the singularly powerful national black leader.
( by Kevin Powell , The Washington Post)
Climate scientist admits duping skeptics
A prominent climate scientist acknowledged that he had obtained internal documents from a climate skeptic group under a fake identity.
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)
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METRO
Robert J. Esposito, architect
Robert J. Esposito, 65, an architect who was formerly director of facilities at the University of Maryland, died Jan. 9.
(, The Washington Post)
Charles R. Hauer, scientist
Charles R. Hauer, 82, a scientist who worked at the National Science Foundation, the Energy Department and private companies, died Jan. 25.
(, The Washington Post)
Arlington man killed in crash with deer
An Arlington man was killed Saturday in Loudoun County when a deer, which had been struck by another car, hit the car he was riding in, authorities said.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)
Albert M. Stone, physicist
Albert M. Stone, 98, a physicist and retired senior fellow of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, died Jan. 24.
(, The Washington Post)
William A. Nogay, retired Air Force major
William A. Nogay, 91, a retired Air Force major who worked for defense contractors, died Jan. 14.
(, The Washington Post)
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POLITICS
Republican presidential contest moves to Arizona and Michigan
Mitt Romney went on the attack while suddenly claiming the mantle of underdog as he seeks to avoid potentially devastating losses in upcoming GOP presidential primaries Arizona and Michigan.
( by Dan Balz and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post)
Wanted: New game plan
The former parks director has one job to do in the next 10 months — plan a championship football game for D.C. public high schools.
(, The Washington Post)
Federal worker prevails in discrimination case against Social Security
During this extended period of cloudy federal employee horizons comes a wee bit of sunshine, the story of a worker who took on Uncle Sam and beat him. But it took her more than a decade to do it.
(, The Washington Post)
GOP primary race is about to get real
With contests in 13 states looming in the next two weeks, some of the questions that have defined the race could finally be answered.
( by Aaron Blake , The Washington Post)
Power players in GOP primary
A rarefied group of millionaires and billionaires is acting as kingmakers in the GOP contest, often helping to decide, with a simple transfer of money, which candidate might survive another day.
( by Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam , The Washington Post)
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STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Tomato talk
The differences between tomato sauce, puree and paste.
(, The Washington Post)
In the family way
His cousin is expecting a baby. How he impart his values to his daughter while not judging their relative?
(, The Washington Post)
At the White House, rock-solid blues
B.B. King and Mick Jagger were among the blues-rock royals assembled at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., performing for the Obamas and 200 guests.
( by Chris Richards , The Washington Post)
Diddy, 'Magic' to launch networks
The celebrities will launch separate channels — Revolt and Aspire, respectively — with Comcast.
(, The Washington Post)
What happened in Iraq incident?
Documentary evidence — including Oscar-nominated film — drives divisiveness among actors in attack.
( by David Montgomery , The Washington Post)
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SPORTS
TV and radio listings: Feb. 22
TV and radio listings: Feb. 22
(, The Washington Post)
Cavaliers hang on
Mike Scott scores 20 points as Virginia avoids being swept by Virginia Tech in a tight 61-59 victory.
( by Mark Giannotto , The Washington Post)
Maryland shows some moxie vs. Miami
Sophomore Terrell Stoglin scores 20 points and James Padgett pitches in with a career-high 16 points as the Terps use a gutsy effort to beat Miami.
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post)
Three take spotlight in indoor meet
At the Maryland 4A/3A championships in Landover, Champ Page, Dondre Echols and Alexis Franklin shine.
( by Carl Little , The Washington Post)
George Mason-Northeastern preview
George Mason travels to Northeastern in its penultimate game of the regular season.
(, The Washington Post)
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WORLD
2 Western journalists killed in Syrian city
American Marie Colvin, France's Remi Ochlik die when apparent mortar strike hit their house in Homs.
( by Alice Fordham , The Washington Post)
Afghan protests over Koran burning spread
Dozens are injured and at least one is killed when protesters take to main thoroughfares, throwing stones, burning tires and attempting to storm a fortified compound where U.S. contractors live.
( by Kevin Sieff and Sayed Salahuddin , The Washington Post)
U.N. nuclear officials concede failure in Iran
U.N. inspectors head home after Iran refuses to shed light on its nuclear past.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)
U.S. talks of 'additional measures' in Syria
The Obama administration has previously resisted appeals to provide weapons to anti-Assad groups.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
Clinton to talk with Pakistani counterpart
The meeting, to be held on the sidelines of an international conference in London, is a sign that tensions in U.S.-Pakistan relations may be easing.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Karin Mahoney on buying the right mattress | Home Front
Mattress expert Karin Mahoney joins the weekly chat.
(, vForum)
How Greece's second bailout will affect the rest of the world
Ziad Abdelnour discusses what the Greece bailout means for the rest of the world.
(, vForum)
Real Wheels Live
Live online discussion with Real Wheels columnist Warren Brown about car-buying and the auto industry.
(, vForum)
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)
Free Range on Food: A history of English food; yellow perch; smoked beer and more.
Have cooking questions? We have answers. Ask us now.
(, vForum)
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TECHNOLOGY
New Nook Tablet steps into Kindle Fire territory with price
Barnes & Noble introduced its latest version of the Nook Tablet on Tuesday.
(, The Washington Post)
More 'iPad 3' rumors surface
The next tablet may have an 8-megapixel camera and thicker casing, according to reports.
(, The Washington Post)
BlackBerry PlayBook software gets major upgrade
Research in Motion announced Tuesday that the BlackBerry PlayBook's operating system has received a huge upgrade.
(, The Washington Post)
E-textbooks beyond Apple's iBooks
Nature Publishing Group recently launched a new text called Principles of Biology, a constantly updating science e-textbook.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
Sony's PlayStation Vita hopes to carve a niche for itself
Sony's strategy to beat mobile gaming: offer console-quality gaming on the go
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)
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EDITORIAL
(, The Washington Post)
Common sense on welfare
(, The Washington Post)
Guantanamo costs U.S.
Closing the detention center is the right thing to do.
(, The Washington Post)
Virginia's right turn: Draconian agenda or common sense?
(, The Washington Post)
Birth control, tax dollars and church vs. state
(, The Washington Post)
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BUSINESS
Obama to propose lowering corporate tax rate to 28 percent
President also will seek to increase revenues by eliminating numerous deductions and loopholes that save companies billions of dollars.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
U.S. bill for Fannie Mae execs' legal costs grows
Federal regulators have authorized nearly $100 million in payments to cover the legal costs of three former Fannie Mae executives.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
Consumer watchdog launches overdraft inquiry
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to launch an inquiry Wednesday into banks' overdraft practices, which have been in regulators' crosshairs in recent years.
( by Ylan Q. Mui , The Washington Post)
NRC Fukushima transcripts show urgency, confusion early on
Transcripts of phone conversations in the days after last year's tsunami in Japan, released Tuesday by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, show an early sense of urgency, as well as confusion, about the emergency at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor complex.
( by Steven Mufson , The Washington Post)
On housing, the Fed crossed a line, critics say
A report on housing policy and comments from central bank officials have led some to accuse the Fed of overstepping.
( by Zachary A. Goldfarb , The Washington Post)
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